aim

aim at

1. To point or guide an object, such as a weapon, at a target. Make sure you aim at the target before you pull the trigger.His water balloon is aimed at you! Run!

2. To target a particular issue or goal. The new program is aimed at helping struggling students get the tutoring they need to succeed in class.

3. To direct something at a specific person or group. I could tell that his rude remarks were aimed at me even though he did not mention my name.The studio's ad campaign is aiming at teenagers, but I think the movie is too violent for a young audience.

aim to

reach for the sky

1. To set one's goals or ambitions very high; to try to attain or achieve something particularly difficult. My parents always taught me to reach for the sky when I was growing up—that I could be anything I set my mind to!With all that money, you could do whatever you want. Reach for the sky, kiddo!

2. A command for one to put one's hands up in a show of surrender, as during a robbery or an arrest. Reach for the sky, MacAfee, we've got you surrounded!

take aim (at someone or something

1. To aim one's projectile weapon at someone or something. The sniper took aim and fired off a single shot, killing the suspect instantly.He had just begun to take aim at the deer when the sound of a car horn scared it away.

2. To direct severe criticism or scorn at someone or something. The president took aim at the Russian president during her speech.You really need to double-check your sources before you take aim like that in the future.

take aim at someone or something

Fig. to prepare to deal with someone or something; to focus on someone or something. (Based on take aim (at someone, something, or an animal).) Now we have to take aim at the problem and try to get it solved. The critics took aim at the star of the musical and tore her to pieces.

take aim (at someone, something, or an animal)

We aim to please.

Fig. We try hard to please you. (Usually a commercial slogan, but can be said in jest by one person, often in response to Thank you.) Mary: This meal is absolutely delicious! Waiter: We aim to please. Tom: Well, Sue, here's the laundry detergent you wanted from the store. Sue: Oh, thanks loads. You saved me a trip. Tom: We aim to please.

aim to

Try or intend to do something, as in We aim to please, or She aims to fly to California. This term derives from aim in the sense of "direct the course of something," such as an arrow or bullet. [Colloquial; c. 1600]

take aim

Direct a missile or criticism at something or someone, as in Raising his rifle, Chet took aim at the squirrel but missed it entirely, or In his last speech the President took aim at the opposition leader. [Late 1500s]

reach for the sky

take ˈaim at somebody/something

(American English) direct your criticism at or your attention to somebody/something: The unions are taking aim at the government. ♢ Several retail giants have now decided to take aim at the youth market.

About AIMS: AIMS is a leading manufacturing solutions provider whose customers include top manufacturers such as BMW, Brunswick (NYSE:BC), Lear (NYSE:LEA), Hospira (NYSE:HSP), and Thomas Built Buses (division of DaimlerChrysler AG, NYSE:DCX).

The AIM Relay Service, together with MCI, already facilitates telephone communication for users who are deaf or hard of hearing to place a call by connecting with an MCI relay operator directly from their AIM Buddy List feature on any AIM-enabled computer or wireless device.

The launch of AIM Relay Services extends the value of the AOL and AIM services for the deaf, hard-of-hearing and speech disabled communities, who already use the company's widespread instant messaging services as fundamental tools to facilitate independent, instant communication.

We are thrilled to be deployed at Brunswick," AIMS CEO Perry Smith remarked, adding, "our framework is designed for companies like Brunswick, with robust capabilities for multi-plant deployment, functions from design through distribution, and the ability to handle quality needs from the world's finest yachts at Hatteras to the full range of premium recreational and sport fishing products at Sea Ray and Boston Whaler.

In consideration for the acquisition, ACCEL has issued 529,040 shares of its common stock to shareholders of AIM, other than Pastor, and will issue an additional 997,036 shares to Pastor upon, and subject to receipt of, clearance by the Ohio Department of Insurance.

When the Smart Option is rolled out in the over 50 malls currently online we expect between 40,000 and 50,000 Smart AIM members per month to sign up for our 'Free Shopping Spree' program," said Garry Eberhardt, Smart Aim's COO.

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